It’s a $2.3 million project that Augusta Technical College (ATC) and the city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) predict will be a cornerstone for small business development in Downtown Augusta.
A ceremony to kick off Accelerate Augusta was held yesterday to bring the region’s newest small business incubator and microenterprise to fruition. Dirt was shoveled, but this is really a renovation project led by longtime CSRA contractors, McKnight Construction.
Housed in the former headquarters for Augusta Metro Chamber in the I. M. Pei Building located at 600 Broad Street, the center will offer essential resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
ATC President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl is excited about getting started and what this brings to start-ups and the future of small businesses.
“We look forward to providing programs and services needed to support our small business/entrepreneurship community. We’re also excited to announce that we’ve officially launched the search for the founding executive director and look to fill this role in the fall of 2024. We thank Senator Warnock, our advisory board, the Augusta Tech Board, the DDA Board, and the City of Augusta for their leadership in making this project a success,” said Dr. Whirl.
The Accelerate Augusta project is expected to be completed by early 2025.
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